John Tiffany
Latest News on John Tiffany:
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Makes Ohio Premiere This Fall At The Ohio Theatre (Jun 25, 2025)
EDINBURGH 2025: Pick of the Programme- Theatre (Jun 19, 2025)
Tom Felton Extends Run in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD (Jun 12, 2025)
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Makes Ohio Premiere This Fall At The Ohio Theatre (Jun 25, 2025)
EDINBURGH 2025: Pick of the Programme- Theatre (Jun 19, 2025)
Tom Felton Extends Run in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD (Jun 12, 2025)
BIO
John Tiffany directed Once for which he was the recipient of multiple awards both in the West End and on Broadway. As Associate Director of the Royal Court, his work includes Road, The Twits, Hope and The Pass. He was the director of Let The Right One In for the National Theatre of Scotland, which transferred to the Royal Court, West End and St. Ann's Warehouse. His other work for the National Theatre of Scotland includes Macbeth (also Broadway), Enquirer, The Missing, Peter Pan, The House of Bernarda Alba, Transform Caithness: Hunter, Be Near Me, Nobody Will Ever Forgive Us, The Bacchae, Black Watch, for which he won the Olivier and Critics' Circle Best Director Awards, Elizabeth Gordon Quinn and Home: Glasgow. Other recent credits include The Glass Menagerie at A.R.T, on Broadway, EIF and in the West End, and The Ambassador at BAM. Tiffany was Associate Director of the National Theatre of Scotland from 2005 to 2012, and was a Radcliffe Fellow at Harvard University in the 2010-2011 academic year. For his work on Harry Potter And The Cursed Child, John received the Olivier Award for Best Director, one of a record-breaking nine Oliviers received by the production.
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Awards and Nominations
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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Direction of a Play
John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
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Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Director of a Play
John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Director of a Play
John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
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Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Direction of a Play
John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
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Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Director
John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Director
John Tiffany, The Glass Menagerie
Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Play
John Tiffany, Let the Right One In
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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2014 - Best Direction of a Play
John Tiffany, The Glass Menagerie
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Drama League Awards - 2014 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing
John Tiffany
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Direction of a Play
John Tiffany, The Glass Menagerie
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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2013 - Best Direction of a Play
John Tiffany, Macbeth
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Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
John Tiffany, Once
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Obie Awards - 2012 - Special Citation
John Tiffany, Once
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Obie Awards - 2012 - Special Citation
John Tiffany, Once
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
John Tiffany, Once
The Lortels - 2012 - Outstanding Director
John Tiffany, Once
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Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Direction of a Musical
John Tiffany, Once
Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Company Performance
John TiffanyBlack Watch
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Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Director
John TiffanyBlack Watch
Videos
Video: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Opens at the Pantages Theater
by Stephi Wild - 2025-02-25 07:41:08
Video: First Look at Japanese Production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-07 11:22:46
Video: Go Inside House Pride Nights at HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-03-30 13:21:27
VIDEO: Decorating the Lyric Theatre Christmas Tree with the Cast of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-12-23 14:19:34
VIDEO: Watch Stars Cara Ricketts and Aaron Bartz Decorate HARRY POTTER & THE CURSED CHILD Character Biscuits
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-12-23 14:12:43
VIDEO: Go Inside Halloween Tuesdays with HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-11-05 11:11:59
Video: Watch the All New Trailer For HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in the West End
by Stephi Wild - 2023-05-17 07:06:05
VIDEO: Go Inside HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD's First Preview in Toronto
by Alan Henry - 2022-06-02 12:41:17
VIDEO: Go Inside HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD's First Day of Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-04-07 15:54:47
VIDEO: CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre Transforms for HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-03-15 17:00:04
VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD's Autism Friendly Performance
by Stephi Wild - 2020-04-25 10:27:57
PHOTOS/VIDEO: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Opens in San Francisco; Get a First Look and Hear From J.K. Rowling!
by Stephi Wild - 2019-12-01 19:21:26
VIDEO: Watch the Music Video For 'Falling Slowly' From ONCE Ahead of the UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - 2019-10-11 06:48:37
VIDEO: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Releases New Trailer
by Julie Musbach - 2019-10-09 11:41:54
TV: Celebrate Harry Potter's Birthday With This CURSED CHILD Opening Night Throwback!
by Linnae Medeiros - 2019-07-31 10:48:30
VIDEO: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Creatives Talk Bringing the Magic to San Francisco
by Julie Musbach - 2019-07-17 11:59:58
VIDEO: Get A First Look At HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in Melbourne
by Alan Henry - 2019-07-11 11:41:05
VIDEO: On This Day, March 18- ONCE Makes Beautiful Music On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-03-18 16:55:46
VIDEO: J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany and Jack Thorne Discuss Creating HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Stephi Wild - 2018-11-27 10:07:35
VIDEO: Daniel Radcliffe Explains Why He Won't See HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Stephi Wild - 2018-11-23 06:13:39
News
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Makes Ohio Premiere This Fall At The Ohio Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2025
Broadway in Columbus has announced that individual tickets for the Ohio premiere of the first-ever touring production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD will go on sale Thursday, June 26, at 10 am. The six-time Tony Award-winning production will play the Ohio Theatre for a limited engagement of three weeks only, October 12 through November 1.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2025
Broadway in Columbus has announced that individual tickets for the Ohio premiere of the first-ever touring production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD will go on sale Thursday, June 26, at 10 am. The six-time Tony Award-winning production will play the Ohio Theatre for a limited engagement of three weeks only, October 12 through November 1.
EDINBURGH 2025: Pick of the Programme- Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 19, 2025
BroadwayWorld's top picks of the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme. With over 3000 shows now on sale for the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, trying to narrow down what to see can be a bit of a task. BWW Scotland editor Natalie O'Donoghue has selected her top ten picks across different categories in the festival programme to highlight the theatre shows you really don't want to miss this year!
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 19, 2025
BroadwayWorld's top picks of the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme. With over 3000 shows now on sale for the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, trying to narrow down what to see can be a bit of a task. BWW Scotland editor Natalie O'Donoghue has selected her top ten picks across different categories in the festival programme to highlight the theatre shows you really don't want to miss this year!
Tom Felton Extends Run in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025
Due to ticket demand in this week’s pre-sale, seven weeks have been added to Tom Felton’s limited engagement in Broadway’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child as 'Draco Malfoy.'
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025
Due to ticket demand in this week’s pre-sale, seven weeks have been added to Tom Felton’s limited engagement in Broadway’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child as 'Draco Malfoy.'
Critics Award for Theatre in Scotland Announce 2025 Shortlists
by - May 14, 2025
The 2025 Critics’ Awards for Theatre in Scotland will be presented on the afternoon of Sunday June 8 at the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh.
by - May 14, 2025
The 2025 Critics’ Awards for Theatre in Scotland will be presented on the afternoon of Sunday June 8 at the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh.
Interview: John Skelley on the Magic Behind HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Melissa Heckscher - May 12, 2025
With about a month left of its Hollywood run, BroadwayWorld sat down with John Skelley, who plays the adult Harry Potter in the show, to try and get the scoop on the show's secrets.
by Melissa Heckscher - May 12, 2025
With about a month left of its Hollywood run, BroadwayWorld sat down with John Skelley, who plays the adult Harry Potter in the show, to try and get the scoop on the show's secrets.
Video: Watch New Scenes from HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2025
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has released a new video trailer illustrating the immersive experience of seeing this production live at the Lyric Theatre in New York City. Watch here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2025
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has released a new video trailer illustrating the immersive experience of seeing this production live at the Lyric Theatre in New York City. Watch here!
Feature: CAPA PREVIEW at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Apr 9, 2025
“We couldn’t be more excited to share this new season with all our loyal Broadway fans. The season really does represent the last several years of Broadway at its best, freshest, and most creative, alongside two beloved classics.” CAPA President Chad Whittington
by Paul Batterson - Apr 9, 2025
“We couldn’t be more excited to share this new season with all our loyal Broadway fans. The season really does represent the last several years of Broadway at its best, freshest, and most creative, alongside two beloved classics.” CAPA President Chad Whittington
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For Broadway In Columbus 2025-2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2025
PNC Broadway in Columbus and CAPA has announced the 2025-2026 Season, headlined by the Ohio premiere of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in the fall of 2025.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2025
PNC Broadway in Columbus and CAPA has announced the 2025-2026 Season, headlined by the Ohio premiere of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in the fall of 2025.
MCNEAL Now Available For Licensing From Dramatists Play Service
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2025
Dramatists Play Service has announced the addition of McNeal, the bold and thought-provoking new play by Pulitzer Prize-winner Ayad Akhtar, to its distinguished catalog. The play is now available for licensing worldwide.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2025
Dramatists Play Service has announced the addition of McNeal, the bold and thought-provoking new play by Pulitzer Prize-winner Ayad Akhtar, to its distinguished catalog. The play is now available for licensing worldwide.
MCNEAL Now Available to License Through Dramatists Play Service
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2025
Dramatists Play Service has added McNeal, the new play by Pulitzer Prize-winner Ayad Akhtar, to its catalog. The play is now available for licensing worldwide. Learn more about the play here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2025
Dramatists Play Service has added McNeal, the new play by Pulitzer Prize-winner Ayad Akhtar, to its catalog. The play is now available for licensing worldwide. Learn more about the play here!
Photos: WILD ROSE At The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2025
After sellout, foot-stomping previews at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, Caledonia Productions and Gavin Kalin Productions have released production photos from the record-breaking world premiere of Wild Rose,
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2025
After sellout, foot-stomping previews at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, Caledonia Productions and Gavin Kalin Productions have released production photos from the record-breaking world premiere of Wild Rose,
Review: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at Hollywood Pantages
by Evan Henerson - Feb 28, 2025
This CURSED CHILD is a banquet of magical delights that also happens to be a crackling good story, which should delight series neophytes and Potter-lovers alike.
by Evan Henerson - Feb 28, 2025
This CURSED CHILD is a banquet of magical delights that also happens to be a crackling good story, which should delight series neophytes and Potter-lovers alike.
Video Highlights: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Dazzles at Hollywood Pantages Theatre Opening Night
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025
Discover the enchantment of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD's opening at Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Watch exclusive video coverage of the magical premiere!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025
Discover the enchantment of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD's opening at Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Watch exclusive video coverage of the magical premiere!
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD To Play Emerson Colonial Theatre This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2025
The Emerson Colonial Theatre has announced that the six-time Tony Award-winning production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD will premiere in Boston as part of its first-ever North American tour.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2025
The Emerson Colonial Theatre has announced that the six-time Tony Award-winning production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD will premiere in Boston as part of its first-ever North American tour.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Extends Into 2026, New Seats Installed at the Palace Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025
360,000 new tickets have been released for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in London, taking booking for the production to 15 February 2026. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025
360,000 new tickets have been released for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in London, taking booking for the production to 15 February 2026. Learn more here!
Photos: WILD ROSE In Rehearsal At The Royal Lyceum Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2025
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, Caledonia Productions and Gavin Kalin Productions have released rehearsal photos for the world première of brand-new musical Wild Rose, written by Nicole Taylor (One Day, Three Girls, The C Word, The Nest) and directed by John Tiffany (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Black Watch).
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2025
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, Caledonia Productions and Gavin Kalin Productions have released rehearsal photos for the world première of brand-new musical Wild Rose, written by Nicole Taylor (One Day, Three Girls, The C Word, The Nest) and directed by John Tiffany (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Black Watch).
Golden Snitch Digital Lottery Available for HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD L.A. Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025
A Golden Snitch Digital Lottery has launched for the L.A. Premiere Engagement of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD. The lottery for the first performance is now open for entry. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025
A Golden Snitch Digital Lottery has launched for the L.A. Premiere Engagement of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD. The lottery for the first performance is now open for entry. Learn more!
Portage Central High School to Premiere HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD HIGH SCHOOL EDITION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025
Portage Central High School will present the Michigan theatrical premiere production of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' High School Edition. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025
Portage Central High School will present the Michigan theatrical premiere production of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' High School Edition. Learn more!
WILD ROSE Extends Run at Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025
A two week extension has been announced of brand-new musical Wild Rose, written by Nicole Taylor and directed by John Tiffany. Wild Rose will now run until 19 April 2025 at The Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025
A two week extension has been announced of brand-new musical Wild Rose, written by Nicole Taylor and directed by John Tiffany. Wild Rose will now run until 19 April 2025 at The Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh.
Full Cast Set For World Première of WILD ROSE at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025
The full cast has been announced for the upcoming world première of brand-new musical Wild Rose, written by Nicole Taylor and directed by John Tiffany. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025
The full cast has been announced for the upcoming world première of brand-new musical Wild Rose, written by Nicole Taylor and directed by John Tiffany. Learn more here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has John Tiffany written?
John Tiffany has written 1 shows including Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Both Parts (Original Story and Playwright).
What awards has John Tiffany been nominated for?
Best Direction of a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for The Glass Menagerie, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Let the Right One In , Best Direction of a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Glass Menagerie, Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards), Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Glass Menagerie, Best Direction of a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Macbeth, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Once, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Once, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Once, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Once, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Once, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Once, Best Company Performance (Olivier Awards) for Black Watch and Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Black Watch.
What awards has John Tiffany won?
John Tiffany has won numerous prestigious awards for his directing work. He received Best Direction of a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, along with Outstanding Director of a Play honors from the Drama Desk Awards and Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same production. His direction of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child also earned him Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards and Best Director at the Olivier Awards. Additionally, he won Best Direction of a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for The Glass Menagerie and Macbeth. Tiffany was honored with the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing from the Drama League Awards. For the musical Once, he earned Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, a Special Citation from the Obie Awards (received twice), Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards. He also won Best Director at the Olivier Awards for Black Watch.
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